© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Elagabalus CONCORDIA MILIT; Felicitas
| Silver | 2.9 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two standards with vexillum surmounted by legionary eagle to either side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA MILIT
Translation:
Concordia Militum.
Harmony with the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.4–3.42 g;Diameter varies: 18–20.03 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing a period of relative peace and prosperity, and that the emperor Elagabalus was seeking to promote these positive values through the minting of coins.
